Fakatālofa atu kia te koutou. And happy Tokelauan Language Week - Te vaiaho o te gagana Tokelau- 2020!

I really love this year's theme and feel it has especial importance for all of you. According to the Ministry of Pacific Peoples website:

"The 2020 Tokelau Language theme is ‘Apoapo tau foe, i nā tāfea i te galutau. Ke mau mai, ke mau mai’ which in English translates to, 'Never give up hope, even amidst chaos and much uncertainty. Stay united, stay strong'.

"The theme “Apoapo tau foe, i nā tāfea i te galutau” is part of a traditional Tokelauan prayer, asking the people rowing a canoe to hold on dearly to the paddles and row in unison so we are not washed away by the tidal/big waves. “Ke mau mai, ke mau mai” is an encouragement to be strong and maintain rowing consistently/non-stop."

As you complete final assessments for the year and study in between, hold onto the work you have put in but also your faith, your family and other why's that drive you. Be strong and keep rowing. You've got this. We are mindful of you all and praying for you.

Aloha nui.

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